IT and Telecommunications News
Australia should have its national digital identity scheme by mid-next year.
AI guide for school use
The Government has outlined new measures to control the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools.
Top minds bail on X
A new survey shows Australian scientists are leaving Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Digital double predicts issues
Melbourne Water says its digital twin is helping to predict water quality issues.
Chips hint at local future
New photonic chips that ‘fit together like Lego’ could open a new local industry.
Tech suggested for deep dives
Local archaeologists say cutting-edge techniques are needed to prove bold new claims about human history.
Crypto draws vast water
New research shows cryptocurrency mining uses a significant amount of water.
Port hackers accessed data
The nation's largest ports operator says data belonging to current and former employees was accessed in a recent cyber attack.
ATO pauses debt search
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has halted its pursuit of historical debts from tens of thousands of taxpayers.
Optus probes seek info
Inquiries are scrutinising the high profile Optus outage that left some without triple-0 access.
Tech tightened on freed people
The Federal Government has allocated $255 million for monitoring of detainees released by court order.
OpenAI leadership twists
Sam Altman, the recently ousted leader of OpenAI, is set to return to the company as CEO.
Hack money boosted
The Federal Government is intensifying its battle against cybercriminals with a $600 million injection.
Cyber tech growing
Australia’s critical infrastructure - including ports, energy grids and water supplies - reported 143 cyber attacks over the past year ...
Rowland seeks TV freedom
New laws could change the experience for millions of Australians accessing their favourite streaming content through smart TVs.
Mint misses laundering fine
The Perth Mint has escaped a fine over anti-money laundering “compliance issues”.